*trigger warning* - discussion of suicidal thoughts
Emma is joined by Jason Webb who comes from a small town in Queensland, Australia. Together they discuss:
* Jason's debilitating sleep apnea symptoms and his difficulties in getting a diagnosis.
* Doctors' attitudes that sleep apnea is only for "older, overweight men".
* Jason's mental health deteriorating to the point of feeling suicidal.
* Finding a doctor who listened and ordered a sleep study and made a referral to an ENT surgeon.
* Diagnosis with obstructive sleep apnea and beginning CPAP therapy.
* Jason's experience with septoplasty and turbinate reduction.
* Access to sleep apnea treatment in small-town settings where there are no sleep specialists.
Follow Jason on Instagram: @thefaceofjase
This episode is sponsored by:
BetterHelp https://www.betterhelp.com/emmafor 10% off your first month of online therapy
For more info on the "NasoClenz" clinical trial, Emma spoke about in the intro, email tiffany@svi-inc.com and joy@svi-inc.com.
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Disclaimer: This podcast episode includes people with sleep apnea discussing their experiences of medical procedures and devices. This is for information purposes only and you should consult with your medical professionals before starting or stopping any medication or treatment.
